Eplex7 DSP Releases VD76 Vintage Vacuum Tube Stage Emulator
Eplex7 DSP, a music software company from Europe specializing in emulations of classic synthesizers and analog processors, introduced a software plug-in that basically explores all the creative possibilities of a tube stage. The VD76 recreates the full audio path, based on Eplex7's analog emulation technology, combining the emulation of actual analog circuits and effects of individual components, in this case, pentodes and triodes. The result, enables adding the typical warmth and coloration effects of vintage tubes.
Atlantic Technology Now Shipping AT-3 2-Way Tower Speaker with Enhanced Bass Response
Atlantic Technology is now shipping their highly anticipated next generation AT-Series tower speaker, the AT-3. This 2-way speaker is the improved successor to the acclaimed AT-1 and also incorporates the company’s H-PAS technology for enhanced bass performance - yet its cabinet size is 25% smaller. Enclosure design refinements, combined with proprietary new Atlantic Technology drivers and features make the AT-3 an outstanding value at $3,000 a pair (MSRP).
NAMM Believe in Music Week Global Gathering Takes Place January 18-22, 2021
NAMM Believe in Music Week is the online, global gathering event that will replace the Winter NAMM Show this year. The event is intended to unite and support the people who bring music to the world, during the global pandemic. The online celebration, to be held over the week of January 18, 2021, will feature a mix of comprehensive programming and professional education at BelieveinMusic.tv, as well as an interactive marketplace to connect buyers and sellers.
Audio Product Education Institute Promotes New Supply Chain Webinar with Hansong and Tristar
The Audio Product Education Institute (APEI), the Audio Engineering Society (AES) initiative promoting methodologies, practices and technologies involved in developing and bringing audio products to market, will host its fourth online event addressing Supply Chain & Sourcing. The webinar, Wednesday, January 6 (12:00pm ET), will welcome industry experts from two major audio industry suppliers – Hansong Technology and Tristar Electronics.
Practical Test & Measurement: Mastering Wireless Multi-Tone Testing
This article explains the issues resulting from measuring a wireless audio connection and how wireless multi-tone testing can help us to overcome those obstacles. The article is particularly focused on the needs of manufacturers and designers of modern wireless audio devices and offers valuable insights on multi-tone testing, a technique that has been around for many years, and which Klippel perfected in its own multi-tone measurement module (MTON). This article was originally published in audioXpress, December 2020.
PureAudioProject Introduces New Trio15 Coax10 Open Baffle Speakers
PureAudioProject just confirmed that its latest Trio15 configuration is now available for pre-order. As Ze'ev (Wolf) Schlik, the founder of the modular speaker company explains, the Trio15 Coax10 project is a step closer to the realization of its original vision. "For a long time we were aiming for a three-way Open Baffle Speaker made right; and with 2020 coming to end we are excited to announce the addition of Trio15 Coax10 to our Trio15 line."
Vincent Audio Debuts SV-737 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier in US Market
Vincent Audio, the German designer and manufacturer of high quality stereo and multichannel components, introduced the acclaimed SV-737 hybrid integrated amplifier to the US market. Currently available in Europe, the SV-737 (MSRP: $3,499.95) combines the benefits of both tube and solid-state designs with powerful output, numerous analog and digital inputs, wireless connectivity, and overall flexibility that is a hallmark of the Vincent Audio brand.
audioXpress.com - The Most Popular Stories of 2020
We looked at the most-read articles of 2020 in audioXpress.com (which also includes selected articles from Voice Coil magazine), and we created this Top 10 list of news stories and online articles. 2020 was another record-breaking year for audioXpress.com, with visitors from all over the world returning often to read the more than 6,600 stories available. Which of the topics and stories published online in 2020 were the most popular? Here are the results!
Sennheiser and Continental Car Audio Project Selected as CES Innovation Awards 2021 Honoree
Expanding on its successful car audio partnership announcement at CES 2020, Sennheiser and Continental’s speakerless immersive audio system for vehicles was selected as a CES Innovation Awards 2021 Honoree. The new audio system explores new ways to enhance in-car entertainment experiences by integrating Sennheiser’s patented AMBEO 3D audio technology with Continental’s speakerless Ac2ated Sound system.
Sonosax Confirms New SX-DD2 Preamplifier and Converter to Be Launched in 2021
A perfect companion for your hifi system at home or in your studio was the way Sonosax introduced the idea for the new SX-DD2. Unveiled almost 3 years ago as an "upcoming project," when Sonosax celebrated its 40th anniversary, the SX-DD2 is a universal, mains powered, studio-quality preamplifier, capable of processing virtually any audio signal, digital or analog, even the output of a turntable. Now, Jacques Sax confirms the new design will start shipping in Spring 2021.